ISMO LADJO

Practical Travel Guide

Updated March 2025

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Trenitalia

Italy's national rail planner. Search train connections between any cities.

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Airport Transfers

FCO
Rome Fiumicino Rome
Leonardo Express Train 32 min EUR 14 Direct to Roma Termini, every 15 min
SIT Bus Shuttle 45-60 min EUR 7 To Via Marsala near Termini
Taxi (fixed fare) 30-50 min EUR 50 Fixed rate within Aurelian Walls
MXP
Milan Malpensa Milan
Malpensa Express Train 50 min EUR 13 To Milano Centrale station
Airport Bus 50-70 min EUR 10 Multiple operators to Stazione Centrale
Taxi 45-70 min EUR 95 Fixed rate to city center
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Venice
ATVO Express Bus 20 min EUR 10 To Piazzale Roma
Alilaguna Water Bus 70-90 min EUR 15 Scenic route to San Marco and other stops
Water Taxi 30 min EUR 110-130 Private boat, direct to your hotel

Public Transport

metro tram bus

Tickets

Rome: single EUR 1.50 (100 min), day pass EUR 7, 3-day EUR 18. Milan: single EUR 2.20, day pass EUR 7.60.

Roma Pass — tourist transport card for unlimited rides and discounts.

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Taxis & Rideshare

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Metered, ~EUR 10-15 city rides

Works in Rome, Milan, Turin. Hails licensed taxis via app.

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itTaxi

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Metered, official taxi rates

Italy's largest taxi app. Covers most cities.

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Uber

rideshare

Similar to taxi prices

Only UberBlack (licensed drivers) in Rome and Milan.

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Traditional taxis

traditional

EUR 3.50 start + EUR 1.10/km

White cars with 'TAXI' sign. Hail at taxi stands or call by phone.

Intercity Travel

High-speed train (Frecciarossa)

Trenitalia

EUR 20-80

Rome-Florence 1.5h, Rome-Venice 3.5h, Rome-Naples 1h

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High-speed train (Italo)

Italo

EUR 15-70

Often cheaper than Trenitalia, modern trains, similar routes

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Regional trains

Trenitalia Regionale

EUR 5-20

Slower but cheap. Good for short trips and small towns.

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FlixBus

FlixBus

EUR 5-25

Budget option, reaches towns not on rail network

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Where to Stay

Hotel Artemide

mid-range

Rome

EUR 120-180/night

Rooftop breakfast with city views, near Termini

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Generator Rome

budget

Rome

EUR 30-60/night

Modern hostel near Via Nazionale, great social vibe

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Hotel Davanzati

mid-range

Florence

EUR 100-160/night

Family-run, in the heart of centro storico

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Plus Florence

budget

Florence

EUR 25-50/night

Pool and rooftop bar, 10 min walk to Duomo

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Generator Venice

budget

Venice

EUR 35-70/night

On Giudecca island, stunning views across to San Marco

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Useful Apps

Transport

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Moovit

Real-time public transport info for all Italian cities. Covers metro, bus, tram.

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Trainline

Compare and book Trenitalia + Italo trains in one app. Best price finder.

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Maps & Navigation

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Google Maps

Reliable navigation. Download offline maps before the trip.

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Translation

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Google Translate

Camera translation for menus and signs. Download Italian offline pack.

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Food & Dining

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TheFork

Restaurant reservations with discounts up to 50%. Popular in Italy.

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Tips for Getting Around Italy

Italy’s high-speed rail network is one of the best ways to travel between major cities. Book early on Trenitalia or Italo for “Super Economy” fares that can be 60-70% cheaper than last-minute tickets.

Buying Metro Tickets

In Rome, buy tickets at tabacchi shops (look for the big “T” sign) or at metro station machines. Validate your ticket when boarding buses and trams. In Milan, use the ATM Milano app to buy digital tickets directly on your phone.

Money-Saving Transport Tips

  • The Roma Pass includes unlimited public transport plus museum entries
  • In Venice, a 3-day ACTV pass (EUR 40) is worth it if you plan to use vaporetti
  • Trenitalia’s “CartaFreccia” loyalty program earns points toward free tickets
  • Regional trains don’t require seat reservations and are much cheaper for short trips